King Charles III addressed Parliament in London, then flew to Scotland for a service of thanksgiving for his mother.
Author: Stephen Castle and Mark Landler
Truss Forms a Cabinet Diverse in Background but Not in Ideology
Britain’s new prime minister, Liz Truss, has recruited cabinet members from diverse backgrounds, though her inner circle retains a hard Conservative edge.
Boris Johnson says England’s virus rules will ease next week.
The prime minister is under intense political pressure over claims that he lied to Parliament about parties held in Downing Street during a lockdown.
Britain’s Conservatives Lose ‘Safe’ Seat, Dealing a Blow to Boris Johnson
The governing party lost to the Liberal Democrats a district that it had represented for more than a century.
A Claim of Herd Immunity Reignites Debate Over U.K. Covid Policy
Neil Ferguson, a leading epidemiologist, said the country had almost reached a state of herd immunity as it settled into a new normal of about 40,000 cases a day. Other experts disagreed.
Britain Outlines Energy Plans Amid Dimming Prospects for Climate Summit
In an effort to recapture momentum, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a host of measures, including plans for a big expansion of electric vehicles, more offshore wind power and greater use of hydrogen.
Boris Johnson Moves Foreign Secretary in Cabinet Reshuffle
The prime minister reassigned the foreign minister, Dominic Raab, after the messy exit from Afghanistan, a setback for a government seeking a greater role on the world stage.
Boris Johnson Doubles Down on Vaccine Strategy as His Popularity Wanes
The British prime minister is betting that vaccinating adolescents and giving boosters to people over 50 will protect the health system and prevent new lockdowns.
‘Freedom Day’ Coming to England, Ready or Not
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set on lifting all restrictions on July 19 despite a surge in cases. Critics predict mass confusion.
UK’s Labour Party Reels After Panicked Response to Election Loss
The party leader, Keir Starmer, was seen as scapegoating a key aide, causing more turmoil in an already divided party after a disappointing performance in local elections.